Superman & Lois fans are in for a lengthy wait as Season 4’s release date is pushed further into 2024. The Arrowverse spin-off’s third season concluded in June 2023, and since then, there have been significant developments regarding the show’s fourth installment, particularly concerning its release timeline.
The Delayed Arrival of Superman & Lois Season 4
In July 2023, The CW unveiled its fall line-up, and conspicuous by its absence was Superman & Lois. This omission signaled that the series was slated for a 2024 premiere, leaving fans with anticipation that would stretch well into the next year.
The situation took a more concrete form in August 2023 when Nexstar CEO Perry Sook spoke out about the fate of Season 4. He confirmed that due to the Hollywood writers’ and actors’ strikes, the release of Superman & Lois Season 4 would be “pushed further and further into 2024.”
An Updated Release Window for Season 4
The Hollywood Reporter recently provided a brief update on Superman & Lois Season 4’s release window. According to their report, the upcoming 10-episode season is expected to debut after April 2024, allowing for additional time to perfect the visual effects work.
With the writers’ strike now resolved, work on the show’s script is set to commence without further delays. If the scripts are finalized by the end of 2023, the stage will be set for filming to kick off in early 2024, likely between January and February.
When Can Fans Expect Superman & Lois Season 4?
To set some context, production for Superman & Lois Season 3 commenced in September 2022 and wrapped up five months later on March 14, 2023, coinciding with the release of the premiere episode on The CW.
Assuming Season 4 follows a production timeline similar to its predecessor and begins filming early in 2024, fans may hope for the first episode of Season 4 to grace their screens in the summer of 2024. The months of June or July are reasonable estimates for its potential release.
While the extended waiting period may be disheartening, especially considering Season 3’s cliffhanger ending with Superman and Doomsday on the brink of a clash, it’s crucial for the network to grant VFX workers the necessary time to ensure the quality and efficiency of their work. In the end, the patient anticipation of fans will hopefully be rewarded with a visually stunning and engaging Season 4 of Superman & Lois.
